What Happened at the 2023 CrossFit Games // Our Reflections

This video is a bit different than you may be used to from us. However, we wanted you all to know exactly what was going on during the games that led to a not so favorable finish at the games. Enjoy friends!
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[@TeamRICHEY]

Both amazing people. That means everything. Jas and me love you both always! True battlers 🔥 with big hearts ❤️

[@xandinho17]

legend

[@aoe76]

Legends … loved your episodes at Justin and Ellies place. Hopefully they get back to basics of just enjoying the sport and competing. New house, building a new training center, mowing to another country. It takes some fuel from the gastank. They will bounce back. Remember to enjoy. No matter what you are competing in. I will root from 🇩🇰 next year.

[@justinmedeiros2499]

👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@nathanbarrett6692]

So incredible how far you guys have come. Without trials we cannot become a better version of ourselves. The refiners fire comes for us all. Allow for gratitude to chase out the fear and doubt. We are cheering for you and Ellie!!!

[@lalampen]

This video made me love you & Ellie even more. Thank you for sharing. And to Ellie - can't wait to hear your story. ❤

[@Sara-tp5ov]

So inspired by you both! 100% yes to vlogging in Australia that’ll be so fun!

[@JordanBlunt.]

For everyone person in the stadium screaming cheers for you in the stadium for the handstand workout there were 5 more cheering you on from home. I can’t wait to see your comeback. More of a Justin and Ellie fan than ever.

[@justinmedeiros2499]

Appreciate that support❤

[@Bearded360]

Great job, guys. No one knows the mental and physical challenges, especially when you throw injury into the mix. You all are class acts!

[@kathiestan4379]

Love all of this. Ellie i was crying with you during 'Helena' and while watching this at Avalon Airport, waiting to fly to the Sunshine Coast. Would love to see you guys in Oz🇦🇺

[@jasonrivera4413]

Both of you are awesome and my daughter and I love watching the videos on here and watching you two interact as well as workout. The 23 Games are behind you and I hope neither of you let that define who you are cause you both are so much more than that. Take care Of yourself and each other. Much love!!

[@zsofiavera4118]

Deeply appreciate both of you sharing so vividly your experience at the games this year. Your insights offer lessons for us all, athletes at all levels can benefit from this. Challenges build strength but it's also so important to sit with the emotion of frustration, anger, grief as they come up. I know for one that I was very moved by both your performances at the games, it's got to feel so incredibly tough experiencing these challenges on a live and global stage. May you come back from these experiences renewed !! ❤️

[@gypsigrl30]

I love how you handled the situation with Lazar and the bike race. You just proved the reason I love you. When you were asked you just said what it was competition and an accident. I lost a lot of respect for Lazar because he totally was blaming you and spoke negatively about you. Anyway, I feel you and Ellie been under so much pressure you just wasn’t there in heart. But I feel you both will be back hungry next year. Big fan of the two of you. Remember you guys are young and have so much time and a long career ahead of you. ❤🥰

[@15liltiger]

Hell yeah!!!!!! 1000%!!!!!!

[@blondiiejx]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JB11334]

I didn’t lose respect for Lazar. It’s a competition and I think everyone was feeling the stress of the first event.

[@gypsigrl30]

@@JB11334 I agree that he was in the moment and frustrated. Probably would not have been that way if they didn’t catch him right after the event. He is still a great athlete.

[@justinmedeiros2499]

The best is yet to come👊🏼

[@jessicac2924]

Thank you so much for sharing! You are both amazing athletes and amazing people ❤️

[@brighteyes1016]

Thank you for sharing guys. Breathe. Connect. Grow. Looking forward to the journey. Cheering for you both!

[@amba-energy]

I was so happy to see this video after your adversities at the games. Thanks so much for sharing Justin & Ellie. Your love for what you do and who you are as a person, is a beautuful lesson to gain. Your both so mature, reflecting on your experience and finding real meaning & lessons that will carry you better into the future. Have a great time in Aus when you come ❤😊 and be so proud of yourselves.

[@tadeorodriguez6577]

This is great great content! I think more athletes should make this kinda reflections on this year Games.

[@lambertus7]

Sometimes bad things happen so better things can fall in place. Keep on keeping on!

[@connerbowman845]

We like you for YOU man! Your positivity and attitude towards life and training is inspiring! Can't wait to continue to watch both of y'all's journey!

[@christenapounds7745]

Not just our daughter! Our entire family roots for you!

[@gabrielaherrera3798]

Wow thanks so much for sharing your reflections ! You guys both have a great perspective on training and competition and by sharing with the channel it gives us a chance to apply some off those lessons to our own lives

[@lanamarcine8064]

Great msg from both of you!! So much support for 2 great athletes! Onward & upward!!

[@MegCharla]

If it's possible I gained more respect for both of you for this. Can't wait to see you guys on the comeback next season

[@g3saskwatch]

Winners never quit, quitters never win. Huge that Ellie (sp?) pushed until she knew for sure that she wasn't physically able to continue. Justin, you owed nobody absolutely any explanation. VERY big of you to come out and explain what happened and how you feel about it. Being a champion isn't only about being on top, it's also about how you respond to certain circumstances. Both of you, good luck and I'm sure the rest of the community is rooting for you guys! Can't wait to see what the future brings for the two of you!

[@davegeske7622]

Bravo to both of you. Thank you for this video. All the best. I really look forward to watching you both next season. 😊

[@HarleyMom223]

We love you two! 🤍 Still champs in my book 💪🏽 Thanks for giving us your time, you don’t owe us any explanation 😊 Your true fans are still your fans 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 I missed seeing mom and dad Medeiros❤ Take a break, enjoy life 🎉YOU DESERVE THAT! Reset and take the next step😊 NO ONE can take any of your prior championships🏆🏆away!

[@justinmedeiros2499]

Thank you!

[@JPats36]

You both had so much internal pressure of winning. Of course Justin was back to back fittest in the world, and Ellie got first in Oceania semifinal. I'm proud of you both and you both give me motivation to continue to stay in shape and strive to be the best person I can be. Stay strong!

[@607AAG]

Two words: Sports Psychologist This is a lot of pressure, I think that would help!

[@louisegallant2010]

Love and respect to you both! Heal and rest well ♥️

[@some______guy]

Very insightful. Love to learn more about the real life aspects of this crazy sport. Also think that you can learn far more from failure than success.

[@crossbowhunter9118]

When I saw them both at the CrossFit games and watched them both It was cool how the whole crowed got behind Ellie and helped made her workout easier.

[@meichai271]

How quickly people forget that you’re a 2 time champion! That should mean something! You’ll come back stronger for sure.

[@bryanlile3043]

Love rooting for you two, and even happier to root for you guys even more now.

[@lauradoughty5389]

Thank you for sharing. Wishing you a great off-season.

[@RebeccaEWebber]

Thank you for taking the time to share this Justin and Ellie. I'm always rooting for you both! If you made some content about your nutrition, I would love to watch. Just for myself and my husband I am really into proper nutrition. We are both chronically ill so I know it will be a lot different for 2 athletes, but I bet there will be some things in common too!

[@tenleibrooklyn9121]

Such an inspiring video! You both have so many supportive people behind you and will be there and cheer you on no matter what! Keep going no matter what.

[@aisoconnor]

I'd love to hear what the weekend is like emotionally for you both when you're each having tough, but very different experiences. Enjoyed watching you both this year regardless of the outcome 👏🏻

[@vanessaswayfit]

I really love you Justin. You are a great guy. I am a huge fan. Thank you for doing this video reflection.

[@marxflyful]

Everything starts with acceptance and awareness. I'm glad you two are learning a lot from this! That is admirable.

[@jak2me]

I think Justin’s setback makes mat Fraser and rich Froning’s feats that much more impressive

[@jessemota7070]

At the top of the leaderboard, or the bottom. At the games, or not competing at all… the reason you are both inspiring & supported is because of who you ARE. Your joy, humility, and character is why people love you! Rest well, spend time with the people you love, and get some good belly laughs. We are all standing with you.

[@paulettevieira5416]

I truly believe that everything happens for reason and whatever that reason is will make you both stronger as people and as athletes! Amazing job to the both of you! 💪🏼

[@racheleguzman8262]

Justin and Ellie you are both inspiring. Head up!! Love ya both!

[@ExplorewithEast]

I love this! New to following your tube. Loved watching elle fight too. Can’t wait to follow her and you both more.

[@gustavhviid4673]

I still love you. I love Ellie and you’ll come back crazy next year! Let’s go!

[@jrparker4804]

Huge Justin Medeiros fan here! I love the underdog mentality. Time to channel his former wrestling experience. Maybe get with a wrestling team somewhere and sharpen the edge. Justin is a fighter so win or lose, never stop fighting.

[@amyvanderploeg2531]

So proud of you both and love you together ❤️

[@switt3203]

The Inner Critic Can be powerful, great interview and I wish you all nothing but the best in the coming year!!🙏🏼🏋🏻‍♂️💪🏼💛

[@nadiamoulay3861]

Thank you for this. It was worrying to see you not as usual... burnt out. Hope you take care of yourself.

[@Birdnerdtina]

Rooting for you both!! Hope I see you at Rogue this year!

[@HarleyMom223]

Bring on the Vlogs!! It will be great 😊 Do what you love! It’s ok to be silly 😜 and enjoy life!🫶🏻

[@anthonyamann2430]

Can’t wait to hear more about Ellie’s story.

[@Martinborough-villageNz]

Brilliant resilience, keep going strong ❤❤

[@richardoaks3597]

I’d love to see you guys make a solid comeback next year.

[@kylieelliott2037]

Ellie, I look forward to hearing more about you! We all know this is Ellie's channel anyways ;) but whatever it is that you have to share with the world, it's part of your story & we love you no matter what.

[@user-ge1yj7vr3e]

Justin you are an amazing athlete and individual but it’s hard to comprehend how a champion chokes this bad

[@brittneykleve5755]

I love this so much!! emotional watching it. You two are great. Will you be competing in the Rogue Invitational?

[@bbbt8090]

Rogue is coming up! Show us guys!!!!! Good luck and hope yall come back stronger!

[@jessm96297]

I don’t think they’ll go to Rogue, gotta focus on recovery for the time being

[@birgittamattson6154]

Best couple in CrossFit! Hopefully Ellie will get to do semifinal’s 2024 in the states like katrin

[@matthewpeterson3871]

I was at the games and even though you weren't winning, I can say that the crowd was heavily pulling for you through every event

[@Hann2323]

Watching this serious video meanwhile me “omg barbecue shapes”

[@francesbayly8881]

Love you both❤

[@mumbomb1711]

Lawson and Farlow steal your show hahaah fittest couple on earth

[@pareanoapicard8079]

Crossfit Games 2024 lets go Justine!! 🤙🏼

[@chrissampson6826]

32:40 is what really happened.

[@gojoecharb16]

Full effort is full victory!

[@beccalex89]

Dealing with this much pressure must be so difficult. Might help to talk to a professional sports psychologist.

[@Спасительмира-ж3х]

Какой смысл спрашивать что произошло в этот раз.Это спорт😊Более того,свой титул чемпиона достойно защитил в прошлом году.Так что ротация лидеров всегда есть и будет.

[@benibenben8653]

Dude you are a two time champion. You cant win every year. We all support you and Ellie no matter what the results are.

[@misa5941]

Some of the champs did win continuously once they started winning. That’s given people unrealistic expectations. With his age and the growth of the competitive field, it’s much more unlikely for him to win every year. Especially as he doesn’t do lots of wins. However this was not a good games for him. But he’ll come again.

[@ARMANDMCGEE]

@misa5941 but that was early CrossFit and no where near as popular. As CrossFit ages, the people that train for the games get younger and younger. It’ll be hard pressed to have a person win the games as like Froning or Fraser.

[@butterflykiss1982]

​@@ARMANDMCGEEor Tia

[@mumbomb1711]

​@@ARMANDMCGEE all other sport, champ stay champ theres no new champ every years, ufc khabib, hockey crosby, soccer messi etc

[@Riley5782]

You’ve got an entire community of fans behind you be proud and keep fighting

[@og_joshy_boi3894]

Agreed… biggest fan, and a complete inspiration Justin Medeiros is!

[@DanT3277]

I think people forget Justin is only 23/24 - Roman, Jeff, Pat, Brent even Ricky are all basically in their 30s, and you’ve already won twice no one can ever take that achievement away from you, Mat hadn’t even won at that age yet, one result is not career defining you have so much talent and opportunity to come.

[@justinmedeiros2499]

Appreciate the confidence👊🏼 I’ll be back

[@George-C978]

I can’t even imagine the mental toll this weekend would of taken you should an insane amount of grit to keep fighting like you did, you’ve got so many years ahead of you, onto the next one ☝️

[@Martinborough-villageNz]

Thanks for sharing your story Justin & Ellie, wishing you both all the best, love watching your updates, hang in there ❤

[@AdamS447]

You’ve done more at your age then most people will dream of, it’s incredibly impressive always going to be a big fan no matter what happens next, that being said I have a strong feeling will see you back bigger and better soon

[@Frankie-ps9xv]

The way people comment negatively about your relationship effecting your performance when they don’t know you at all is ridiculous, you both clearly work so well together and should be very proud! 😄

[@patrickedwards5804]

These people don't even know the name of their Senator but so knowledgeable about other people's business who live a thousand miles way. They don't know how ignorant they are and that's a real problem.

[@CrossFit12347]

Yeah, and so many of the other athletes are in relationships as well. Admittedly they aren’t all dating elite athletes but Maddy Sturt and Jay Crouch are dating and Jay just had an amazing season. Why should it be any different for Justin and Ellie’s relationship.

[@jasonrivera4413]

BIG FACTS!!

[@WayneGlass1]

@@patrickedwards5804they don’t even know people in their respective communities

[@patrickedwards5804]

@@jasonrivera4413 yep! Big, hulking, sweaty and unassailable ones too.

[@radicalrye]

Got the chance to say hi to Ellie over the weekend and expressed my partner and I have really enjoyed taking the journey along with you both via the channel. We’re supporters whether or not y’all are standing on podiums. Thank you for opening up your lives and sharing your experiences. It’s been cool to get to see you as humans and not just a personification of the athlete on the competition floor. Excited to hear more about Ellie’s journey and to see what y’all have in store!

[@samj6846]

Nothing but respect for you both and everything you put into this sport 💪 Very lucky fans to take this journey with you, hope the channel keeps growing!

[@michaelwright9101]

I’ve been a huge fan for a while. You winning was amazing, but not why I’m a fan. Looking forward to see what you both do next year.

[@nickysimpson7441]

You both dealt with your disappointments with such grace, but hey sometimes it just doesn’t go your way. Live and learn and back next year stronger 😊💪

[@justinmedeiros2499]

Absolutely!

[@davidquirke4269]

Two time crossfit champ, Rogue also. But, I never had more respect for you brother. Win or learn. Your a superstar, superhero. Keep your head up brother. Dave from Ireland.

[@justinmedeiros2499]

Heck yea man! Appreciate that

[@Mounty621]

F.A.I.L. = Forever Acquiring Important Lessons. Thank you for sharing your struggles. You made the last two years' wins look fairly easy, Justin. Although possibly humiliating for you, just know we all still stand behind you. You both are an inspiration, especially for this old and physically broken retired 55-year old cop. Watching you two and all the athletes keeps a fire burning inside me to stay at it no matter what.

[@christenapounds7745]

Watching the video now. We know this year didn’t go down how you wanted. Proud of the way you fought through and finished! Take some rest then get back at it and kick butt next year! Your our daughters favorite! Keep strong. And always remember! Jesus love you!

[@b_ryc]

Justin, you will always be a favorite for what I predict will be a long career. It won't matter how often you win or not, your character and drive are inspirational!

[@elliebecturner]

Appreciate all of you 🫶🏼💕

[@anthonyamann2430]

Damn skippy we like you for you. Your character, humility, kindness and love for your family are the most important.

[@chichoquesada]

Thank you for sharing this. This is human. It shows how humble you guys are. Thank for letting us know the real fight you went through. Thank you

[@All-Go]

Hope you come back strong dude, just take this year to blow us all away next time!

[@og_joshy_boi3894]

Huge inspiration man, you’re a huge inspiration Justin!!! I hope that you realize the impact you make in young crossfitters like me bro!

[@justinmedeiros2499]

Glad I can help🤘🏼 thanks for the support!

[@og_joshy_boi3894]

@@justinmedeiros2499 Ahhh dude, thank you for seeing my comment and replying! Hopefully i get to meet you one day Justin! Huge Fan!

[@pauldavison8948]

You both come across as genuinely beautiful humans that happen to also be amazingly fit. You are both winning life. Living your dream of being a professional Athlete. I hope you guys can take the 2023 games experience and make it into a positive source of energy for the next season. Enjoy your down time.

[@Toogas]

That was super interesting! Thanks a lot for sharing. Insane what pressure is involved when performing on such a level. Respect and keep doing what you're doing. Lots of love from Germany - you guys are awesone!

[@morjesusgan3]

Not to make excuses or anything but I wonder if you guys were fighting off something. I know when I’m really I shape, I don’t get normal. Symptoms but I do notice a massive decrease in energy and high level performance. I’m sure you both will be coming back stronger from this either way. 👍

[@Noone1-r7h]

That was immediately what I thought last weekend and during this video. It definitely gave me sick vibes

[@jcasillas]

Yes-I had the same thoughts

[@cdavison6020]

🫶🏻 I volunteered at the Games this year and was super excited to meet Adam and Jesse, as well as you and Ellie. Everyone was so friendly and happy to have photos taken ❤

[@summerw5773]

Wow, that was real!!!! and emotional! ! Justin and Elllie, there are many more crossfit games coming your way! Enjoy life! We think you and ellie are so wonderful together❤❤🥰🥰

[@maddieseyffer9955]

Neither you nor Ellie have anything to be sorry for or need to give an explanation of!! You guys are human too, and you guys are allowed to have bad days and comps too!! So excited for you guys to take some time for yourselves and learn more about Ellie, you both help inspire me in my CrossFit journey and my life journey as well!! Love you both ❤

[@DaveJacobseniOS]

Justin you are a champ and a class act. Keep doing you and I'm hoping to see you back at the top soon.

[@Tapersy111]

Regardless of how you finished, you seem like a genuinely good person with a great support system. That makes you a real winner, and at the end of the day, makes you truly successful. A real winner. ❤

[@himynameisMITCH87]

Hoping to see you both at the Rogue invitational. You have so many people excited to see what comes next.

[@SeanDemers]

Hey I'm a fan, but how about no excuses, just straight up, you weren't as fit as everyone that were ahead of you on the leaderboard this year.

[@bobbysimpson9247]

You are both tremendous athletes. I appreciate you both providing your real expressions from the games. I hope an Austrian break will allow a mental and physical break. For my own selfishness I hope to see y’all at the Rogue Invitational even if it’s just as a spectator/ambassador.

[@alavila6980]

Justin, you inspire us. There are ups and downs, and neither one defines you. How you respond does. We know you're a fighter and will come back stronger than ever. Because that's your nature. That's who you are. We're here with you, we support you, we root for you. On to the next one!

[@kerstinlohse8365]

Hats up and big THANK YOU for sharing your thoughts and feelings. You did not have to do it but did it anyway and that's something I very much appreciate. And yes - true crossfitters will always cheer you on for the effort you put in and not for the outcome. So - we have your back. ;-)

[@CFTrucker]

Keep your head up champ. We still got love for you and the family. Stay strong in your faith, keep doing your best and control what you can control.

[@jomlin143]

Youre enough. A thousand times enough. Your wins dont define you, and neither do your losses.

[@elktough777]

As I know you guys know your performance does not make who you are. Keep on being legends and good people and we will always be fans. Way to push through all the tough circumstances 👏🏼